Student Life
Award‑winning student essay asks what fractures community — and why showing up can help build it
Mia Mackenzie, a Master of Social Work student, earned top honours in Dal’s Glovin Award for an essay urging people to resist division by showing up and staying accountable to community. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Psychology student and varsity basketball player Melina Collins is this year's recipient of the Dr. Anne Marie Ryan Community Growth Award, recognized for her work bringing athletes and young learners together through a literacy mentorship program.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This year’s Dal Board of Governors winners show how purposeful action creates lasting change. Get to know more now about how they are doing so.
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Students, faculty and staff gathered across all of Dal’s campuses for the university’s fourth annual Pink Day events.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Think Dal Homecoming (October 3-5) is just for alumni? Think again. Here are some tips for students on how to make the most of the weekend.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Dr. Stan Kutcher's new resource for students dealing with mental health issues will be launched on campus on Friday.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
For our latest Top 5, we asked Jo Welch from Dal's School of Health and Human Performance to offer five strategies for students to stay healthy and active during the school year.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Organizations such as the DSU and the Springtide Collective are hoping students take the opportunity to have their say in the Nova Scotia provincial election. Look for polling stations on campus starting this week.